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About the Book

Title: Being a Captain is Hard WorkAuthor: Carole P. RomanIllustrator: Bonnie LemaireGenre: Children's Picture BookNumber of Pages: 31Publisher: Red Feather PublishingPublication Date: January 15, 2016Summary:Captain No Beard is determined to travel to Dew Rite Volcano. He won't listen when Mongo predicts a storm or Linus indicates they are headed in the wrong direction. He insists Polly cook in the galley even though the seas are getting rough. What's a crew to do with a stubborn, know-it-all captain?

Will they convince the captain he is barreling headlong into danger, or will Captain No Beard jeopardize both his safety and the crew’s with his single-minded determination to go where he wants?

About the Author

Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2012 for her first book, award winning author Carole P. Roman started writing as a dare from one of her sons. Using an imaginary game she played with her grandson as a base, Captain No Beard was born."Captain No Beard- An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life" has not only been named to Kirkus Best of 2012, it received the Star of Exceptional Merit, and won the Pinnacle Award for 2012. "Pepper Parrot's Problem with Patience" Book 2 in the series, received 5 Stars from The ForeWord Review The Clarion Review. Strangers on the High Seas has won second place in the Rebecca's Reads Choice Awards 2013. It has followed with six more books to the series.

My Review

Being a Captain is Hard Work is an exciting adventure that teaches children the importance of listening to others.

Captain No Beard and his crew sets out for Dew Rite Volcano, but it isn't long before the crew begins to notice signs that a storm is brewing. Captain No Beard assures them all is fine and orders them to keeping sailing. But, when the strong winds threaten to blow Zack overboard Captain No Beard realizes his crew may have been right. Can he save Zach and set things right?

Being a Captain is Hard Work is a wonderful story that reminds readers how true leaders listen before speaking and trust their crew when they offer help.

The fantastic characters and brilliant illustrations will easily keep little ones engaged and parents will enjoy the message the story conveys.